“SMILE A WHILE”

Grand Chapter of Louisiana

Order of the Eastern Star

Diane Smith                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Terrie C. Castay, PGM

Worthy Grand Matron                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Grand Secretary

P O Box 99                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             3211 Hyman Place

Mt. Hermon, LA 70450                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        New Orleans, LA  70131-7037

October  2007 - Newsletter

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Dear Sisters and Brothers,

 

The month of September was a busy but a fun-filled month.  We attended six Official Visits; all of which were so beautiful in so many ways; especially having 100 plus wonderful members to be with us and the Grand Family at each.  We all appreciate your dedication to our wonderful Order and appreciate your presence.  The District Deputy Grand Matrons are working so very hard and they are to be commended, along with all their wonderful workers, for the outstanding visits we are having.  Working together as a “team” is extremely important and rewarding to all.

 

Our Courtesy Visits have also been very well attended with wonderful fellowship, food, laughs, hugs and many smiles.  We are grateful for the many courtesies extended to us on these special visits.

 

The Arkansas/Louisiana Exchange Visit was a joyous occasion for all who attended.  This year it was held on the Arkansas side and I do believe everyone made a new friend while exchanging their “tea cup and saucer” with one another.  We are still awaiting the final count to find out who has won the “boot trophy”.

 

We are looking forward to our Masonic Relations Day, for the Central Section of the State, to be held on September 29th in Alexandria.  A report to follow in the next monthly newsletter.

 

Brother Roy and I, along with all the Grand Officers, hope to see you this month during our many miles of smiles while traveling in and out of the state.

 

A little “happy” for you:  A hug is a great gift – one size fits all.  It can be given for any occasion and it’s easy to exchange.

 

                                                                             Star Love & Miles of Smiles,

 

 

                                                                            Diane Smith

                                                                            Worthy Grand Matron

 

 

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS:

Alabama – Hazel Ledet (117), 502 Highland Dr., Houma 70364

Pennsylvania – Susan Williams (191), 109 Diane Ave., River Ridge 70123

OFFICIAL VISITS

Of The Worthy Grand Matron

Accompanied by the Worthy Grand Patron

And Other Grand Officers

District 9 – Friday, October 19 – Sabine Chapter #171, Many – Meal at 6:00 PM and Meeting at 7:00 PM. Traveling on Hwy. 171 from the North, you will see Byles Tractor on the left, take a left on Trace St., right on Shreveport Hwy  You will see the two two-story Masonic bldg. on left – Housing Chairman, Lucy Erickson, WM (337) 239-4225 – Paula Burnitt, DDGM.

District 19 – Friday, October 26 – A.W. Connely 117, Bayou Black Dr. (Hwy. 90), Houma – Refreshments at 6:00PM and Meeting at 7:00 PM (Directions: From Hwy. 90 Exit #200. Go South on Hwy. 311 for 10.4 miles then turn right on Hwy. 182W at traffic light (Landmark: Civic Center on right) Go .4 miles to traffic light – Lodge is on the left corner – Ground floor.) Laurie Elliott, DDGM.

District 18 – Saturday, October 27 – Seventh District Recreation Center, Pearl River – Meal at 1:00 PM and Meeting at 2:00 PM (Directions: From I-12, Exit #74, at stop sign turn left – continue to dead end. At dead-end turn right on Hwy. 36. Travel straight to Hwy. 41 and turn right – Bldg. ½ mile on right. From N.O– I-10 through Slidell. At I-10 split, take I-59N. Stay on I-59 N to Exit 3. At stop sign turn left. Follow around, cross RR, cross Hwy. 11. It becomes Hwy. 41N – Continue approx. 5 miles – Bldg. on left.  We will have a sign up and/or smiley face balloons.  For more info, call Ann at 985-848-1800 or 985-335-5540 (cell).Ann Talley, DDGM.

(The members of Lakeshore #59 and Jessamine #82 cordially invite you to an Ice Cream Social following the Official Visit of District 18 on October 27 to honor our Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron, Past Grand Matrons of the District and our Grand Officers, Sisters Debbie Alford, Grand Adah, Juanita Evans, Grand Ruth and Karen Porter, Grand Electa.)

 

District 10 – Friday, November 2 – Evening Star #71, Georgetown, Refreshments at 6:00 PM and Meeting at 7:00 PM (Directions: Take 65N to Georgetown – At Butterman’s Grocery turn right – Go 1 mile and bldg. on right) Faye Gunter, DDGM

District 20 – Saturday, November 10 – Encircler Chapter #191, 600 Daniel St., Kenner, Meal at 12:00 PM, Receiving Line at 1:00 PM and Meeting at 2:00 PM (Directions: From I-10 take Williams Blvd. Exit – Proceed southwest towards Mississippi River – crossing Airline Hwy. 61. Continue across RR, go 1 block – turn right – go 2 blocks to Daniel St. and turn left – go 1 block – Lodge on left at end of block. From Hwy. 61 turn toward Miss. River at Williams Blvd. – follow directions same as above.) Lydia Tierney, DDGM

 

 Dates to Remember

October 7-8, Missouri Grand Chapter, Cape Girardeau, MO

October 11 – Courtesy Visit, Vidalia #37, 6:30 pm, Vidalia (Attire: Red, White & Blue)

October 13 – Barbara Benton, MWGM, Homecoming, Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma

October 14-15 – Oklahoma Grand Chapter, Guthrie, Oklahoma

October 22 – Courtesy Visit, Wagner #111, 6:00PM, Springhill

October 23 – Courtesy Visit, Broadmoor #233, 6:00PM, Shreveport

 

Masonic Relations Day, Southern Section, December 1 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, has been changed from the Accacia Shrine Temple to the Baton Rouge Scottish Rite Consistory, 14598 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge (Coming from East, take the O’Neal exit and continue up to Florida Blvd. And turn left.  The Consistory is located on the left side approx. 1-2 miles on Florida Blvd.  Coming from the West (I-10), take I-12 toward Hammond and exit at Sherwood Forest Exit to left.  Continue to Florida Blvd. And turn right.  After you pass Flannery Road, the Consistory will be on the right side approx. 1-2 miles.  Get on the Service Road at the second street past Flannery.  Stay on the service road until you get to the Consistory.  There is a sign at the front gate.

 

 

APPRECIATION

I would like to express my gratitude to all of you, for the many cards and phone calls I received recently, because of my illness.  I will never forget your thoughtful expressions of love and concern.  I am feeling 100% better, thanks to all of you.

Fraternal love,  Mert Mestler, AGP

 

Through the courtesy of the Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Diane Smith, I would like to thank each and every member who lifted my name to our Heavenly Father during my recent illness and hospitalization.  I am at home now in the care of my daughters and know that as soon as I am able, I will be back with you to finish this year of service in our Order.  The cards, phone calls, and visits were most appreciated, but it was the prayers that got me and my family through this trial.  God bless you all.  Fraternally, Joe Cox, Grand Warder.

 

Cancer – “Smiles Cure” Project

In the event your Chapter has “clown pins” that have not been sold for the Cancer Project, please return them to your chapter secretary who will forward them to the State Chairman.  Many of the larger chapters are asking for additional pins.

 

Blood Donations Needed

Sister Monica Ortego, a young lady who is a member of Pearl River Chapter #237, has been diagnosed with TTP (Thrombocytopenia – a rare blood disease) and is in need of Plasma on a weekly basis.  If you can donate blood, please use her name at any location throughout the state and have transferred to the Southeast Louisiana Blood Bank.  Your consideration and assistance is greatly appreciated.

 

ROSTER CHANGES:

Pg 28 & 36 – Priscilla #58 - Will be meeting 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 PM

Pg 30 & Pg 38 – Jessamine #82 – Meeting day will be on the 3rd Monday @ 7:30 PM– dark July, August

Pg 31 – Alberta Retif #252 – Will be meeting 3rd Thursday, 1105 LeBeau St., Arabi 70032

Pg 35 – Fran Slay, Secretary – Email – fslay28@bellsouth.net

Pg 17 - Danneda Perkins (93) – District 8 “Operational Fund Endowment”, 111 Grammy Rd., Jonestown 71045

 

 

FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND SECRETARY:

Secretaries – place your orders for: 

        2007 Books of Instruction - $3.00                         2007 Constitution Changes - $1.50

        2007 Rosters - $6.00                                              2008 Dues Cards – To be delivered in October

2006-2009 Amendments for the small and large print rituals are on back order with General Grand Chapter. You will receive individual pages that will stick-on your current ritual. Cost is $3.00 plus postage.  To clarify-you will only need these inserts if your Ritual was not printed in 2006.

 

                                                                                Fraternally,

 

                                                                                Terrie C. Castay, PGM

                                                                                Grand Secretary

LETTERS OF INTENT

 

 

GRAND SECRETARY

I respectfully submit my name for re-election as Grand Secretary of this wonderful jurisdiction. I thank you for your consideration.

Signed:  Terrie C. Castay, PGM (#35)

3211 Hyman Place, New Orleans 70131-7037

 

 

GRAND TREASURER

I enjoy serving Grand Chapter as Grand Treasurer.  I submit my name for consideration for the office of Grand Treasurer

Signed:  Alna W. Abbott, PGM (#234)

P O Box  56, Zachary 70791-0056

 

 

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